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Smoky Grilled Chicken Box

Juicy grilled chicken drumsticks with a smoky paprika marinade, crispy golden fries, and fresh salad components served in a restaurant-style box. This complete meal comes together in under an hour and tastes like it came from your favorite grill house.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade and Chicken
  • 3 chicken drumsticks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp honey
For the Sides and Salad
  • 3 large potatoes cut into fries
  • 1 cup lettuce
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 1/2 cup mayo-based dipping sauce

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and honey in a small bowl until well combined.
  2. Pat the drumsticks dry and rub the marinade all over the chicken, coating every side generously. Let sit for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  3. Slice potatoes into thick fries about half an inch wide. Soak in cold water for 10 minutes to remove excess starch.
  4. Heat oil to 350°F and fry potatoes in batches for 8 to 10 minutes until golden and crispy. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate and season with salt while hot.
  5. Heat grill to medium-high and lightly oil grates. Place drumsticks on grill and cook for 12 to 15 minutes per side, rotating occasionally for even cooking. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.
  6. Wash lettuce and arrange as the base in serving container. Slice cucumber and tomato into clean, even slices and thinly slice red onion. Arrange on top of lettuce.
  7. Arrange grilled drumsticks on top of salad. Pile crispy fries on one side and serve mayo-based dipping sauce in a small cup alongside. Serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 32gFat: 28gSodium: 820mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8g

Notes

The paprika in the marinade is key for that smoky flavor. Don't skip soaking the potatoes in cold water before frying, as it helps them get extra crispy. You can prepare components ahead and assemble right before serving. Store chicken and salad separately from fries to prevent sogginess.

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